Parenting
Parenting: the transition to school
Any transition in life takes some adjustment and one of the earliest is our first experience of going to school. So what does a successful integration from pre-school or other early childhood… Audio
Eastern Bloc
Seasoned resident club DJ and one half of bass outfit Eastern Bloc, Marek Peszynski speaks to Yadana Saw about juggling beats, babies and bands. Video, Audio
Controlled crying - does it work?
'Controlled crying', the method tried by many parents of leaving babies to cry themselves to sleep is a safe and effective way to get babies to sleep well, according to Dr Michael Gradisar of Flinders… Audio
Nathan Mikaere-Wallis on teenage drinking
Parenting expert Nathan Mikaere-Wallis on teaching teens to be responsible around alcohol. Audio
Teaching children how to behave in a social group
Education consultant and parenting commentator Joseph Driessen discusses how parents can coach children in the art of functioning in a social group, and what to do when the 'social contract' is… Audio
Parenting - Advice for young part-time job seekers
Some advice for teenagers as they navigate the High School years, and want to earn some spending money on the side. Eric Bittner owns Cafe Derailleur in Victoria, at a place called Wangaratta a couple… Audio
Parenting a newborn - how to survive the first few months
Lyndsay Morgan is a former Karitane nurse, trained under the Plunket system. She has many years experience caring for babies, including assisting with quads, triplets and many sets of twins. She is… Audio
Parenting with Joseph Driessen - girls vs boys
Education consultant Joseph Driessen discusses the differences between boys and girls both in terms of parenting and how they learn. Audio
Parenting wins and fails
Clinical and health psychologist, and Associate Professor at Massey University, Sarb Johal talks about what parents regard as their greatest failures and triumphs, and what we can learn from them. Audio
Equipping children to deal with disappointment and failure
Jessica Lahey is an American teacher and author. She writes a bi-weekly column titled The Parent Teacher Conference for the New York Times. She says we are the generation that invented over parenting… Audio
Are too many people over-parenting their kids?
Are we protecting our children from life, rather than preparing them for it? Audio
Parenting - the radicalisation of boys
Writer and researcher Maggie Hamilton is a keen observer of social trends and she writes books and for magazines; gives frequent talks and lectures to parents and educators. Her books include What's… Audio
Making the transition
Long before Caitlin Jenner came out, people who feel they have been born in the wrong body have taken steps to change what gender they're identified as. What's changed now though is that some… Audio
Health ethics - designer babies
Should parents be able to determine their baby's gender? Or choose its genetic makeup so it can be a donor for another child? Lynn Freeman spoke to Dr Jeanne Snelling who's an academic lawyer, and the… Audio
Joseph Driessen: Parenting based on your child's temperament.
Children's temperamental traits are present from birth, and have a significant impact on parenting strategies Joseph Driessen says the main types are as follows: A Easy going ( Any parent can parent… Audio
Professional mum
Nina Keneally is offering young professionals in New York City her services as a mother. For a fee she will listen to you moaning about your friends, your career and your life in a non-judgemental… Audio
Dealing with teenagers' shame, loneliness and embarrassment
Wellington based clinical psychologist and Acceptance and Commitment therapist Ben Sedley looking at ways for teenagers to deal with shame, loneliness and embarrassment. His training and practice has… Audio
Sarb Johal - When parents and their adult children fall out
Clinical and health psychologist Sarb Johal, and Associate Professor at Massey University discusses how families can try to heal rifts. Audio
How to talk to kids about scary world events
What are the best ways to talk to children about world events such as terrorist attacks, ISIS beheadings and war? http://www.theparentingplace.com John Cowan of the parenting advice and resource… Audio
Parenting - Psychologist Ben Sedley
Ben Sedley is a Wellington based clinical psychologist and ACT therapist (Acceptance and Commitment). He has experience working with children, adolescents and families facing mental health… Audio
